Memories of Barbara "Bobbi" Jean McWilliams

In memory of

Barbara "Bobbi" Jean McWilliams

Peoria, AZ

October 4, 1941 - May 17, 2024

Oct 4, 1941 - May 17, 2024

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Carol Hillenbrand

My condolences to Barbara's family. I first met Bobbi playing bocce at Blackstone several years ago. Our team members were all new to the game and we didn’t win many matches but had a lot of fun being together.

A small group of us met most Tuesdays for a casual early dinner at Crickets where we did a lot of talking and laughing about almost everything. When Bobbi stopped coming, we all missed her very much.

I will miss the kind and generous person she always was when we spent time together.

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Melissa Middaugh

Thanks for sharing Carol. I appreciate it. Her daughter, Melissa Thanks for sharing Carol. I appreciate it. Her daughter, Melissa Thanks for sharing Carol. I appreciate it. Her daughter,... Read more

Melissa Middaugh

2018, Twisted Italian, West Happy Valley Parkway, Peoria, AZ, USA

Lunch at on of our favorite Italian joints. We were shopping (again!). I love this picture because it shows the love on our faces for each other. I don’t know what I’m going to do without you, Mom. You grew so much in the Lord and it showed in your eyes. The last few years you had such strength during one of the toughest times in your life. I’m sorry I contributed to that. But you handled life on life’s terms with such courage and confidence. Sis and I talked about that all the time. You told me frequently how blessed you felt. We grew in the Lord together, too. We first started going to church together and I always had to grab your hand into mine when the pastor prayed. Until one day, you grabbed mine. That was one of my happiest days. I will miss all of our traditions. Shopping and PF Changs every Christmas. Twisted Italian on our shopping days for lunch always sitting in the same corner of the restaurant and always ordering the same thing. Then going next door to shop at Signatures. Our all time favorite gift shop that had the Mud Pie you liked and the bracelets I liked. Meeting at NW Coffee almost every Friday morning at 9am just to talk about the mundane things, our lives and the stupidness of some things that we couldn’t figure out. Should we tip the lady behind the counter who just rang us up or not? I will continue to meet you at NW Coffee every Friday. I know you will be there and I know you will be listening. I’ll bring Jax with me too. He misses you. Mom, I know I will eventually be able to get along without you because I have to. It won’t be easy. You were my best friend, my life preserver and my biggest fan. I thank you and love you and knowing you are in the presence of God with no pain, no worry and young again is my only comfort. Thank you. Not for what you left behind for us but what you left behind in us. I miss your smile, your beautiful face and your voice. I can’t wait until I see you again in Heaven. I hope God isn’t too upset with me when I run to you before Him. I love you, Mom. — with Mom and Melissa Middaugh

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Melissa Middaugh

2019, P.F. Chang's, North 83rd Avenue, Peoria, AZ, USA

At PF Changs with our special wine glasses we used only this time of year. For our annual Christmas shopping at Dillards and many more shops. We were so in sync with shopping. She loved going shopping together. — with Mom and Melissa Middaugh

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2020, Blackstone Country Club at Vistancia, West Blackstone Drive, Peoria, AZ, USA

Mom always tried new recipes at the holidays for some reason. Some did not work out but some did. We always included our favorites. Mozzarella Marinara, Eggplant Parm, Reubens Corn, etc. All were delicious. — with Mom in her slippers and comfy

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Melissa Middaugh

2019, Whitefish, MT, USA

We went to see brother to celebrate his birthday. It was cold but I don’t think we minded. It was beautiful all around. The location, our celebration with brother and reconnecti — with Mom, Michele hager and Melissa Middaugh

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Melissa Middaugh

2018, Trilogy At Vistancia, Peoria, AZ, USA

Christmas at our house. We celebrated small but special nonetheless. You were always so generous, Mom. — with Mom and Melissa Middaugh

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Melissa Middaugh

2017, Arrowhead Towne Center, West Arrowhead Towne Center, Glendale, AZ, USA

We had our traditions, Mom and you loved traditions. Our annual Christmas shopping trips where we went to PF Changs for lunch then shopping, shopping and more shopping. We had a special wine glass we would bring to PF and always ordered the same things. — with Mom and Melissa Middaugh

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Melissa Middaugh

2019, Lake Pleasant, Arizona, USA

This trip we rented a Pontoon boat when Sis was here. Remember we tried to make up a Pontoon Boat song but didn’t get far. But we laughed and laughed. I love your playfulness here. — with Mom

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Melissa Middaugh

2021, Prescott Valley, AZ, USA

This was such a great trip. We tried to treat you like a queen with a tiara, lush robe and more. Our girls trips were always memorable and so much fun. — with Mom, Michele hager and Melissa Middaugh

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